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free fatty acid (FFA) Etymology: AS, freo + faett + L, acidus, sour a nonesterified fatty acid, released by the hydrolysis of triglycerides within adipose tissue. Free fatty acids can be used as an immediate source of energy by many organs and can be converted by the liver into ketone bodies. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Arkansas researchers are currently working with high-quality fat that contains a free fatty acid content of less than 2%. In alkaline conditions, such as in kraft pulping, the triglycerides are completely saponified, and the free fatty acids and resin acids are dissolved, but sterols and some steryl esters and waxes do not form soluble soap and tend to deposit and cause pitch problems. With free fatty acids around, you don't burn a lot of glucose," says molecular biologist Graeme I. |
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